Thinking Aloud on the Journey…

President Dares to Redefine Marriage

Sometimes, I am teased about the intensity of my life. Or the issues upon which I focus. Well, my eyes cannot help but see a battle between good and evil. In my vocation of helper — as a wife, mom, grandma, friend and neighbor, I should be alert to what is happening in the culture around me so that I can speak up. Warn. Shine light in darkness.

On May 9, President Obama thumbed his nose at God and publicly endorsed same-sex “marriage.” Will those who have been slumbering now wake up? Here’s what Doug Phillips, President of Vision Forum Ministries, has to say:

“For two decades, the frog has been in the pot while the temperature has been slowly turned up. On May 9, it was finally cooked and served to the American people in a sauce so thick as to cover the rancid flavor of the dish.

“The process began with the Bush presidencies and their toleration for homosexuality. It was advanced in full by the Clinton Administration. It has now reached its logical zenith under Obama. So we should not be surprised by the official announcement that the President of the United States of America has finally declared to the world his opposition to the historical, common law and biblical meaning of marriage. President Obama may be remembered for many things, but few are as fundamental in its treason to his countrymen, to his oath of office and to the living God, then his decision to use the presidency to redefine a definition of marriage that was established on Day Six of Creation and has been the benchmark of civilization for 6,000 years.”

Phillips rightly notes that on May 9, 2012, the President of the United States of America crossed a line. He rightly claims there is “no return without repudiation and repentance. Terrorists are dangerous. The economy is a real and present danger.” But, “just as the holocaust of the unborn imperils the safety of this nation, so does the leader of the Western world” who dares to raise his fist at the Heavens. In opposing the Creator of marriage, this president places generations in jeopardy. “Marriage,” Phillips writes, “is the bedrock institution of society ordained of God and meant to be protected by the state.” But, this president has endorsed the perverted and dangerous practice of Sodom and Gommorah. It is a perversion which cannot grow civilization. It is a perversion that cannot exist on its own. Two men or two women may desire to “marry” and be parents, but they must depend upon the procreative act of others.

President Obama came into office saying he wanted to transform America. Should we be so surprised that that is indeed what he is trying to do? Should we be surprised that he is carrying out the wishes of those who fill his re-election coffers? God is not surprised. He has allowed kings and rulers throughout history who were enamored with themselves and careless with human life. At such times, God called His people to contrast good with evil, light with dark, despair with hope.

President Obama will be remembered by historians. I would think, however, that he would rather be remembered for uniting rather than dividing; for building rather than tearing down, for bringing order rather than creating chaos. Tampering with marriage — created and defined by God — will weaken our nation. Make us vulnerable to enemies. Place children at risk.

In the midst of chaos, there is always Jesus Christ. Jesus is God; therefore, He is the creator of marriage. Changing His definition of marriage to tickle someone’s fancy goes against His very being. His very Word. We can assure friends and family that Jesus is serious about marriage.

So serious that He calls Himself the Bridegroom for His Bride, the Church.